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Parthian Empire
Phraataces
AR (Silver) | Drachm | 2 B.C. – A.D. 4
| | 12h
$210.00
This silver drachm of Phraataces was struck at Mithradatkart between 2 BC and AD 4. It reflects the traditional Parthian style with distinctive royal portraiture and the seated archer motif, though struck from debased silver with simplified legend marks.
- Kingdom: Parthian
- King / Ruler: Phraataces
- Year: 2 BC to AD 4
- Denomination: Drachm
- Composition: AR (Silver), debased
- Weight: 3.60 g
- Diameter: 18.00 mm
- Orientation: 12 h
- Mint: Mithradatkart
- Reference: Sellwood #56.6
Obverse
- Head facing left
- Wearing on head: diadem
- Straight line head-top above the diadem
- Star and crescent in front of the head
- Nike with wreath behind the head
- The beard is pointed, no wart on brow
- Spiral torque
Reverse
- The archer is seated on throne facing right
- Legend distorted, only from pellets and dashes
- All struck from debased silver
- Behind throne a fire altar
- Monogram below archer's bow
What’s in the Box
- Coin Identification Record featuring full specifications, authentication details, and a unique TerraNumis ID number that can be searched and verified online at the TerraNumis website.
- Display Frame: Transparent two-sided compression frame stand that securely holds and displays the coin.
- Packaging: Presented in a black premium TerraNumis box with authentication label and catalog reference.
Inventory# PAR-PHRA-AR-DR-005
(Sample presentation shown in image. Actual coin and reference ID may vary.)
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